Urban Teen Magazine Sept-Oct. 2015 | Page 30

o E a e U W i m o t p t tG w s m p w p t o U i i p G Zach Matari the "New" Jersey Boy is a Pop/R&B singer/songwriter & musician, born and raised in North Jersey with musical talent that is far beyond his years. A true "old soul," his influences include Ray Charles, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson! opened up for artists such as R5, Fifth Harmony, Midnight Red and Mario, garnering more and more recognition with his nostalgic style of music and dance. In 2014 Zach toured the country fellow musicians Jacob Whitesides, during the "Jacob On The Westside & Out Late Tour." Performing in over 100 cities across the country, his fan base has Zach recently released his single "Up To You" which grown to thousands of devoted and loyal fans. His he wrote and co-produced with producer GI Joe. The energy, voice, and passion are evident in each song is currently available on iTunes and carries a show, verifying that Zach Matari is an all-around 70's and 80's throwback feel reminiscent of the disco entertainer. He writes his own music and lyrics, his era and can also be heard on iHeart radio and in dance moves are smooth and electrifying and he many radio stations across the country. stuns the crowd on his guitar. He has performed at famous venues such as The Zach is working hard finishing his debut album. Stone Pony & The Bitter End. He also performed at The album will feature Grammy Award Winner, "Bamboozle 2010, 2011 & 2012" where he opened up producer Fred Jerkins III and Grammy nominated for Paramore, Weezer, MGMT, Motley Crue, Bruno Alvin Garrett. Zach is also working very closely with Mars & Bon Jovi. In the summer of 2012 Zach opened one the most prominent Latin producer at the up for legendary R&B group New Edition at the Nokia moment, Ivan "M ]]